...Different types of gateways • There are different types of gateways, depending on the network. An application gateway converts data or commands from one format to another. A VoIP gateway converts analog voice calls into VoIP packets. An IP g...

...via a LAN, WAN, or Internet connection. Through this KVM over IP (KVMoIP) connection, remote users can access and control a number of servers simultaneously from wherever they are, inside or outside the organization , and anywhere in the world....

...You are running an office. • Then you will need a print server and a router to send and receive e-mails. • If you send e-mails and make appointments with your customers you surely need to have the correct time on your computer. Computer clocks ...

...with this dilemma: The Internet can be a risky thing for your network, but your network needs to be connected to it. In today's world it's impractical-if not impossible-to isolate your network. Networks are interconnected and usually feature a full...

...DTR) pins. • A few things to keep in mind • When using an interface-powered converter, there are a few things to keep in mind, such as how much power is available from the RS-232 port—and how much power is dissipated in the system. • The qualit...

...The basic allure of xDSL is that it provides faster data services than today's top-speed, 56-kbps analog modems - more than 100 times faster - using the local loop, the existing outside-plant telephone cable network that runs right to your ho...

...a network. Latency often has little to do with the physical distance a signal travels; it’s more affected by the number and type of nodes that a signal travels through. A satellite connection, for instance, often adds a great deal of latency be...